Cars, Buildings Burn In Azerbaijani Unrest

January 24, 2013 07:36 GMT

Thousands of people have protested in a town in Azerbaijan, setting fire to cars and buildings, including a hotel and the residence of a local governor. Protesters were demanding the resignation of the local governor, Nizami Alekberov. The unrest reportedly was triggered by a car accident involving the owner of the Chirag Hotel.